Deaf smiths burial site is an intriguing mystery deaf. Postcard image of the deaf smith monument in richmond, texas. Travis, who considered smith the bravest of the brave in the cause of texas, carrying messages. He is currently licensed to practice medicine in north carolina. Deaf smith county, texas genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki.
Too many texas children know nothing about the heroes of our state. Erastus deaf smith death in texas october 1, 2007 here is a complete, genuine historic newspaper with the following title, date and description. Welcome to our deaf smith county family history research page. Feb 15, 2012 erastus deaf smith little history via powerpoint converted into video. Being hard of hearing, he hecame silent and fond of solitude. As a scout, smith helped in guiding the texan armed forces across the land that he memorized from. Genealogy profile for erastus smith erastus smith 1540 1616 genealogy genealogy for erastus smith 1540 1616 family tree on geni, with over 190 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives.
Roll call of texas heroes erastus deaf smith 1787 1837 december, 20. Upon returning he was forbidden from rejoining his family. His hearing loss was not complete, but was significant after suffering an illness some years prior to the texas revolution. Elmer was referred to hospice by his doctor, said his son larry smith of jacksonville, ore. In 1821, at age 34, he moved on to texas for health reasons. The most smithman families were found in the usa in 1880. Deaf smith was one of the most celebrated patriots in the texas fight for. Erastus smith is a family medicine doctor in sanford, nc. Hence, history remembers erastus by the name of deaf smith. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. He fought in the grass fight and the battle of san jacinto.
Apr 19, 2014 erastus deaf smith april 19, 1787 november 30, 1837 was an american frontiersman noted for his part in the texas revolution and the army of the republic of texas. Deaf smith retired briefly with his family to richmond, texas, before he died on november 30, 1837. The free standing monument has a bust image of smith at top with the following information etched in the stone. Erastus deaf smith little history via powerpoint converted into video. Came to texas in 1817, and having returned home came again to texas in 1821. You can see how smithman families moved over time by selecting different census years. Captain smith was the leader of general sam houstons scouts during the texas revolution, the war in which texas won its freedom from mexico. When smith11 he and his parents moved to the mississippi territory. For example, jeffrey dean morgans character erastus deaf smith was a real texas ranger who did in fact fight in the texas revolution and help. Amelia white, alamo program development specialist this year, the alamo messenger is exploring mexicos early national period. Erastus deaf smith was born in duchess county, new york, on april 19, 1787, the son of chilaib and mary smith. He was well known for his coolness in the presence of danger.
Erastus deaf smith 27 may smith was a hunter, rancher, texas scout and spy for sam houston during the texas revolution. Biographies of smith erastus and more smith erastus biography. They brought us the equipment we needed and the medications. Hereford, deaf smith county, hustlin heritage 75, 1973 by the hereford jubilee book. In 1798 his parents moved to mississippi and settled near natchez. After that war, he lead a company of texas rangers. Oct 30, 2005 the words i read captured my attention and imagination, deaf smith, texas spy, died november 30, 1837. Although he was hearing impaired, he became one of sam houstons most reliable and most trusted scouts. While he was at san jacinto, his family was living. Mar 07, 2018 some or all works by this author are in the public domain in the united states because they were published before january 1, 1925. There was already an old structure on the land, when byrd lockhart surveyed the property in 1833. At we believe that every life has a story that deserves to be told and preserved is the online source for current local and national obituary news and a supportive community where friends and family can come together during times of loss and grieving to honor the memories of their loved ones with lasting personal tributes. His life as a scoutspy his life in texas in 1835, smith became a war hero. He came to this county in 1874 and resided here smith, elijah obituary read.
The deaf smith oak tree, where smith spied on the mexican troops, is located on this property, also. In 1876 the state legislature identified and named the county, but it was not organized until 1890, with the town of laplata as the original county seat. But mostly deaf smith is remembered as a hero from the storied battle of san jacinto and as one of the lone star republics greatest patriots. Deaf smith s service to texas went far and beyond the call of duty.
Deaf smith, with his feet in both cultures, avoided picking a side. Erastus smith, better known as deaf smith, was the son of chiliab and mary smith, and was born in new york on the 19th of april 1787. Despite this handicap, however, smith became one of sam houstons most reliable and. Smith, erastus deaf the handbook of texas online texas. In colloquial and simple language, houston author jo harper recreated the life of erastus smith who walked to texas from mississippi with his hornless cows and consumption. Erastus deaf smith western heritage from the texas. Some smith family burials in the state of maine smith, danny d on.
The fact that it was the county seat of deaf smith county was not of general interest. Erastus smith one of the largest counties in texas is named for captain erastus deaf smith, a deaf man. Mystery of deaf smiths burial site intrigues fort bend county. Apr 06, 2007 deaf smiths burial site is an intriguing mystery. Smiths phone number, address, insurance information, hospital affiliations and more. On april 21, 1836, smith was ordered by houston to destroy vinces bridge and cut off any hope of escape by the mexican army or anyone else. Erastus first visited texas in 1817, he returned in. Scoville and vance holland for the erastus bingham family corporation salt lake, august 1963, with additions and corrections by richard bingham oceanport, new jersey, 1999. Guide to deaf smith county texas ancestry, family history, and genealogy.
Erastus smith was the son of chilab and mary smith. Erastus smith, family medicine doctor in sanford, nc us. Hospice provided respite care, larry added, referring to support and time off for family caregivers. Search usa texas deaf smith county deaf smith county.
The words i read captured my attention and imagination, deaf smith, texas spy, died november 30, 1837. Texas patriot erastus deaf smith, was an american frontiersman noted for his part in the texas revolution and the army of the republic of texas. The elder moore and his brothers decided to dig a swimming pool on the family property. A genealogical history of the descendants of the rev. At the age of eleven or twelve he moved with his parents to natchez, mississippi territory.
In the civil war, deaf smith was a influential soldier and helped texas gain its. He was born erastus smith in new york on april 19,1787. Deaf smiths service to texas went far and beyond the call of duty. Although his loyalties were apparently divided at the outbreak of the texas revolution, when a mexican sentry refused to allow him to enter san antonio to visit his family, smith joined stephen f. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover erastus. Erastus smith 17871837 erastus smith was born april 19, 1787 in duchess county, new york. While he was at san jacinto, his family was living in columbia, texas. As part of this exploration, we are featuring indepth looks at the people living in texas during this period. Erastus smith deaf smith american sign language asl. He wandered over texas as a surveyor before he volunteered for army service after the start of the texas revolution. When he was eleven, his family moved to mississippi. Deaf smith county texas the land and its people 18761981. In 1840 there was 1 smithman family living in new york.
Smith first moved to texas in 1821 where he married a hispanictexan tejana named guadalupe ruiz duran. Richmond, texas ap for amateur sleuths, theres nothing like a good whodunit to start the creative juices flowing. The smithman family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. Smith moved with his parents to mississippi territory at the age of eleven. Erastus deaf smith april 19, 1787 november 30, 1837 was an american frontiersman. View erastus smiths profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. If interested to buy recently released book feb 2011.
Comparable nearby homes include 21837 deaf p smith dr, 22110 frio dr, and 22002 deaf p smith dr. Unfortunately, for the man that proved to be two of texass most vital organs, her eyes and ears, he was both going blind and deaf. Deaf smith county texas genealogy and history presented by. Here is a complete, genuine historic newspaper with the following title, date and description. This is a book that every responsible parent who call themselves texan should read to this little ones. Erastus deaf smith april 19, 1787 november 30, 1837 was an american frontiersman noted for his part in the texas revolution and the army of the republic of texas. Erastus deaf smith why he is famous facts famous quote education adulthood challenges he faced he fought in the texas revolutionary war while he was deaf. Apr 12, 2016 today a county in texas is named for him as is, of all things, a brand of peanut butter from 1960 that was introduced in deaf smith county. Smith, erastus deaf smith born in new york state april 19, 1787, the son of chiliab and mary smith.
Smith sided with the americans because, when he tried to return home to his family in san antonio a mexican soldier refused to let him back in. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The story of deaf smith a hero of the texas revolution. Erastus smith 1540 1616 genealogy geni family tree. A childhood disease caused him to lose his hearing.
Deaf smith monument in richmond, texas the portal to. This category includes civil, church, cemetery, obituary, and other deathrelated collections. Moved to texas permenantly in 1821in 1822 smith married guadalupe ruiz dura. Despite being deaf and mute, smith was one of sam houstons top scouts in the early days of the republic of texas.
A year later, he married guadalupe ruiz duran, the widow of vincente duran. Richmond, texas ap for amateur sleuths, theres nothing like a. Scout, spy, and texas hero virginia marsh roeder on. Smith first visited texas in 1817 but did not remain long. His health apparently recovered except for a partial loss of hearing, hence the. As a young man, smith travelled to texas, where he remained only a short time before returning to mississippi. Powtoon gives you everything you need to easily make professional videos and presentations that your clients, colleagues, and friends will love. At the age of eleven years he emigrated with his parents to the mississippi territory, and settled near natchez. Had four childrensmith tried to stay neutral but as tensions between mexico and texas grew he eventually sided with texas. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Erastus deaf smith deaf or erastus smith was born in new york in 1787.
Union county, oregon the death of elijah smith, a pioneer resident of this city occurred saturday evening, december 2nd, 1905, after an illness of pneumonia fever. However, when deaf smith tried to ride home to evacuate his family from the danger of fighting, mexican general coss men tried to capture him, hitting him on the head with a saber and knocking off his hat as smith was escaping. Erastus smith was born april 19, 1787 in dutchess county, new york. Biographies of texans page 1 texas genealogy trails.
In 1836, guadalupe and erastus smith sold the lower portion of this grant, including the cibolo crossing to byrd lockhart. Deaf smith news newspapers books scholar jstor august 2015 learn how and when to remove this. Erastus deaf smith was born april 19, 1787 in dutchess county, new york and lost most of his hearing due to a childhood illness. While gps technology allows us to pinpoint any location on the planet, mark the location, and share it with others, waymarking is the toolset for categorizing and adding unique information for that location. The county was named for erastus deaf smith 17871837, a partially deaf scout and soldier who served in the texas revolution. He went to texas for a short time in 1817, and four years later returned to texas to stay. The smith family moved to mississippi when erastus was eleven years of age. Shortly after joining the texans, smith became chief spy, and was given the title of eyes of the army. Erastus smith was born in new york on april 19, 1787, but went to live in mississippi when he was 11 years old. Smith first moved to texas in 1821 where he married a hispanictexan tejana named guadalupe ruiz. Despite this handicap, however, smith became one of sam houstons most reliable and most trusted scouts. Erastus smith 17871837 commonly known as deaf smith is a famous american deaf hero for his significant role as a scout and soldier in the texas revolution. Back worn around edge of picture plain brown paper covers all backside of the frame and picture backing. He fought at the grass fight and the battle of san jacinto.
Front black and white drawing of erastus deaf smith wearing a jacket and tie. Back worn around edge of picture plain brown paper covers all. The only document written by wells is a letter addressed to deaf smith in 1837 and returned to. April 19, 1787, dutchess county, nysmith had health issues growing up that resulted in hearing loss. Temple university school of medicine medicalschool. This 1,532 square foot house sits on a 6,080 square foot lot and features 1 bathroom. In 1798, his family moved near natchez, mississippi. The county was named for erastus deaf smith4 17871837, a partially. Erastus deaf smith was an american frontiersman noted. Genealogy profile for erastus smith mead erastus smith mead 1815 1888 genealogy genealogy for erastus smith mead 1815 1888 family tree on geni, with over 200 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. Jul 02, 2015 erastus deaf pronounced deef smith was an admirable person in texas rising and one in which the character of the individual may closely match the one portrayed in the miniseries. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Although erastus deaf smith probably never set foot on deaf smith county soil, it was in his honor and memory the county was named when it was created from bexar territory on august 21, 1879, and was attached to oldham county for law and court purposes with tascosa as the.
Here youll find record collections, history, and genealogy resources to help you trace your deaf smith county ancestors. May 29, 2007 deaf smith, with his feet in both cultures, avoided picking a side. Today a county in texas is named for him as is, of all things, a brand of peanut butter from 1960 that was introduced in deaf smith county. Smith was conflicted since his wife was born in mexico and his family was living in san antonio, so he did not wish to choose sides. Ancestors of the bingham family of utah, compiled by lester s. We have just received the intelligence of the death of deaf smith. After the war, deaf smith led a company of texas rangers. Erastus deaf smith was an american frontiersman noted for his part in the texas revolution and the army of the republic of texas. He was a man of few words, but was well known for his coolness in the presence of danger. Erastus deaf pronounced deef smith was an admirable person in texas rising and one in which the character of the individual may closely match the one portrayed in the miniseries.
Smith first visited texas in 1817 but did not remain. Erastus smith was born in dutchess county, new york in 1787. On page 3 under texas is a report datelined houston, december 9 stating in part. Page 1 history of deaf smith county deaf smith county. Had four children smith tried to stay neutral but as tensions between mexico and texas grew he eventually sided with texas.